Family, friends and alumni packed the historic Celebrity Theatre and celebrated North Pointe's Class of 2017 Wednesday night. The evening began with each graduate entering the circular venue from the tunnel and then featured an original song by Becky Heller who was joined on stage by dancers Kenny Hunley, Tatiana Mason, Mikayla Shepherd and David Ocasio. The host of preptv's 8:02 Live show Alexis Limon presented some very hilarious 'then and now' photos of the graduates comparing their 7th grade look with their Senior portrait. After a slide show highlighting the Class of 2017's journey from kindergarten through this year, Belen Markus and Justin Evans entertained the audience with a monologue highlighting the memorable events over the past six years. Prior to receiving their diploma, from Pointe Schools Superintendent Dr. Jody Johnson, a personal video was played of each graduate.

The Class of 2016 was celebrated during North Pointe's graduation at the Glendale Renaissance Hotel. The event featured videos and slides highlighting the school year as will as individual graduate videos.

The Class of 2015 was celebrated during the school's graduation Wednesday, May 27th, 7 pm, at the Glendale Renaissance Hotel. The event featured videos and slides highlighting the school year as well as individual graduate videos.

North Pointe's Class of 2014 received their diplomas in a celebration that was hosted by preptv's Jennifer Hershberger and featured a choral tribute to the 51 graduates who survived the turbulent Jr. High years. This year's format was similar to preptv's morning show and including segments focused on the Class of 2014's experience and accomplishments. The evening began with the entire Senior class singing their version of Frozen's 'Love is an Open Door' while images of their Jr. High years were shown. The modified lyrics celebrated the original 51 graduates (out of 130) who lead the transformation from the worst to best. As Hershberger took the stage to welcome the crowd of over 2500, a video of her morning show bloopers and behind the scene comments was presented. Other segments featured the High School Choir singing Breaking Free to images of 9th-11th grades, interview segments that highlighted Seniors who participated this year in each of the 4A's, and videos of each graduate as they received their diplomas.

North Pointe's Class of 2013 received their diplomas in a celebration that included images highlighting their four years as well as photos and videos from the Senior's participation in this year's athletics, arts and activities. The event began with member of the Prep's Pom Team dancing to Chris Hief and Cristy Villalobos' presentation of "The Way We Were' while images from the graduates Freshmen-Junior years were displayed on huge screens. Following the opening act, Zach Calerdone joined Hief on stage for a hilarious monologue that transitioned into performances by the Janitors from a A Christmas Carol and the Prep's Dance Crew while images are shown featuring the Class of 2013's participation in this year's athletics, arts and activities. The celebration also featured a moving performance of the song Home that included solo's from alumni Darian Caulkins (2012) and Jessica Turner (2008) while images of previous graduates were shown.

North Pointe's Alumni Association welcomed 98 new members at the Prep celebrated the Class of 2012 during the school's graduation at the Glendale Renaissance Hotel. The event featured videos highlighting North Pointe's four A's this school year as well as individual graduate videos and a slide show with images of the past four years. Bret Wainwright opened the event recognizing graduates who received awards at the Senior Awards Night. Brydon Johnson, Patrick Wagner and Julian Geiger introduced a video highlighting this year's athletics and played the soundtrack live for the video. Jennifer Turner introduced a video highlighting North Pointe's Prep Cares Mentoring Program. Ashlyn Tupper recognized student accomplishments in the arts and then introduced the Percussion Team who played the soundtrack this year's arts. Preston Gender introduced a video highlighting the past four years.

The Class of 2011's Finale, watched by over 2500 people at the Glendale Renaissance Hotel, was legendary and featured flashback highlights from all four years. Frankie Marchi, Katie Komos, Mallory Johnson, Lauren Rom and members of the Class of 2011 introduced each year's video and slide segment with flashback sketches revolving around Frankie's Snow Day head injury that caused short term memory loss. The sketches included and arts and athletic rap by Komos and Johnson that set up members of the Varsity Football team, in full gear, crushing Sophomore Chris Hief while he played chess with Marchi. Earlier in the year, Hief stated in a preptv morning show that plying chess was harder than playing football.

The Class of 2010 was honored at North Pointe's eighth graduation commencement at the Glendale Renaissance Hotel. Senior Aaron Anderson hosted the night which began with a rap performed by Aaron and his mom. The Percussion Line, made up of mostly Seniors, and the Senior Choir performed. In addition to individual like shows, North Pointe added a new segment to this year's commencement as graduates were interviewed prior to receiving their diplomas.

GRADUATION DIPLOMAS

A standing room only crowd of over 1900 honored the Class of 2009 as they received their diplomas at North Pointe's seventh graduation commencement. The celebration include a live preptv 45 minute 'show before the show' where the accomplishments of this year's Seniors were profiled. Senior Matt DeYoung hosted the event and speeches were presented by Jennifer Wester (academics), Tanya Maldonado (athletics) and Alexis Green and Samantha Bravo (arts).

A record audience of over 1400 family members, friends and students attended North Pointe's Class of 2008 Graduation at the Glendale Renaissance Hotel. The Prep's sixth graduating class featured musical performances by the Concert and Premier Choirs and the Concert Band, speeches from graduates, images highlighting the year's events, awards recognizing student excellence and the presentation of diplomas. The event was hosted by Senior Betty Ortega. Seniors Rebekah Fine, Tony Orona and Ian Woodwick spoke about the Class of 2008 achievements in academics, athletics and the arts.

North Pointe's fifth graduating class was celebrated at the Sheraton Crescent. The commencement was hosted by Senior Leslie Fair. Seniors Troy Harris, images segment, and Matteo Vaiente, Valedictorian speech, assisted Fair in honoring the Class of 2007. A special Pledge of Allegiance was presented by three students (Tasha Browning, Nicholas Temporado, Ashli Dishpan) who attended the Prep since 7th grade. The evening also included an individual slide show of each graduate.

The Class of 2006 was honored at the Prep's fourth High School Commencement at the Sheraton Crescent. The celebration included special music by North Pointe's advanced choir and Senior Deanna Kimball as well as speeches by Lisa Cryer, Rebecca Vogt and Andrea VanderJagt. In addition to the traditional 'Senior Baby Slide Show,' Josh Bowe and Andrea VanderJagt hosted preptv's "Year in Review' which highlighted the year's events and included Senior comments.*preptv photos and videos will be available shortly*

The Class of 2005 was honored at the Prep's third High School Graduation Celebration at the Sheraton Crescent.**Please submit any photos and videos you have of the celebration so we can share them here.**

The Class of 2004 was honored at the Prep's second High School Graduation Celebration at the Sheraton Crescent.**Please submit any photos and videos you have of the celebration so we can share them here.**

The Class of 2003 was honored at the Prep's first High School Graduation Celebration at the Sheraton Crescent.**Please submit any photos and videos you have of the celebration so we can share them here.**